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My husband's family is Dutch and this is a recipe from the Netherlands that is a great tasting pastry using almond paste. Enjoy!

Provided by BKET

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Dutch

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup butter
½ cup water
1 ½ cups almond paste
2 eggs
¾ cup white sugar
¼ teaspoon almond extract
1 pinch salt
1 egg white, beaten

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cut cold butter or margarine into flour until the mixture has a crumb-like texture. Make a well in the center, add cold water. Mix together until the mixture forms a ball. Do not overmix. Chill dough.
  • Preheat oven to 450 degrees F (225 degrees C). Grease cookie sheets.
  • In a medium bowl, blend together almond paste, eggs, 3/4 cup sugar, almond extract and salt.
  • Divide dough in 4 parts, and roll into 15 inch strips. Place filling along the center of each long strip of dough. Roll up, and pinch the ends to seal. Place strips 2 inches apart on cookie sheet. Brush with egg white, and sprinkle with the remaining sugar.
  • Bake for 15 to 20 minutes, or until golden.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 201.7 calories, Carbohydrate 21 g, Cholesterol 35.8 mg, Fat 12.1 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 3.1 g, SaturatedFat 5.4 g, Sodium 64.1 mg, Sugar 6.3 g

Mahesh Mandal
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This banket recipe is a keeper! I'm not much of a baker, but I was able to make this without any problems. The banket turned out beautifully and tasted even better. I'll definitely be making this again.


Alicia Hurtt
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I love this banket recipe! It's so easy to make and it always turns out perfectly. I've made it for my family and friends many times and they all love it.


rasta purple
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This banket recipe is amazing! The almond paste filling is so smooth and creamy, and the pastry is so flaky and golden brown. I'm so glad I found this recipe. I'll definitely be making this again.


bessard johnmarquis
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I've made this banket recipe several times now, and it's always a hit. The almond paste filling is so rich and flavorful, and the pastry is so flaky and golden brown. I highly recommend this recipe.


Noe Duncan Ceinaturaga
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This banket recipe is a little time-consuming, but it's worth it. The results are amazing. The banket is so delicious and elegant. I'm so glad I found this recipe.


Christal Hatjies
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I'm not a big fan of almond paste, but I loved this banket! The pastry was so flaky and the almond paste filling was surprisingly light and fluffy. I'll definitely be making this again.


Eric Mazzarese
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This is the best banket recipe I've ever tried. The almond paste filling is so rich and flavorful, and the pastry is so flaky and golden brown. I will definitely be making this again.


Shankar Yadav
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I love this banket recipe! It's so easy to make and it always turns out perfectly. I've made it for my family and friends many times and they all love it.


Sujan Bormon
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This banket recipe is a work of art. The presentation is stunning, and the taste is even better. I'm so impressed with this recipe. I can't wait to try more recipes from this website.


Shakib Al
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I tried this banket recipe for a party I was hosting, and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it. The banket was so delicious and elegant. I'm so glad I found this recipe.


Nastroy Ali
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This banket recipe is a game-changer. I've never had banket before, but now I'm hooked. The combination of the almond paste and the pastry is just perfect. I can't wait to make this again.


Jake Pries
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Wow! This banket was incredible. The almond paste filling was so smooth and creamy, and the pastry was so flaky. I couldn't believe how easy it was to make. I'll definitely be making this again and again.


Silvar Graphic
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This banket recipe is a keeper! I'm not much of a baker, but I was able to make this without any problems. The banket turned out beautifully and tasted even better. I'll definitely be making this again.


Royale Chelsea
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I've made banket many times before, but this recipe is by far the best. The instructions were clear and easy to follow, and the results were amazing. The banket was so delicious that it was gone in no time!


Amir Zafar
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This banket recipe was a delight! The almond paste filling was rich and flavorful, and the pastry was flaky and golden brown. I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfectly. My family and friends loved it!